The Zoological Society of London is an international wildlife conservation organization with a focus on science-based and pragmatic solutions. ZSL has been active in Indonesia for about 10 years, with a particular focus on the overlap between industrial development and biodiversity conservation. ZSL’s Indonesia is based in Bogor, West Java, with existing field projects in Jambi and South Sumatera. We are now looking for:

Project Director

Terms and ConditionStart Date : March, 2016Duration of Contract : One year fix- term Contract, with potential to extendWork Area : This post is office based in ZSL’s office in Bogor, West Java. However, travel to field sites and other ZSL offices will be requiredHours of Work : Monday to Friday from 09.00 am up to 05.00 pmReporting to : ZSL Country Manager

Key Purpose of the Job

ZSL seeks a qualified individual to oversee the implementation of our UK Climate Change Unit (UKCCU) and Norway’s International Climate and Forest Initiative (NICFI)-funded “South Sumatra Partnership for Landscape Management Support Project” in Indonesia. The post holder will be responsible for delivering ZSL’s work in this integrated landscape approach, and will manage a team of skilled, dedicated in-country staff. S/he will be an experienced project manager who can engage government, community, and corporate partnerships in this initiative. The post holder will be critical to upscaling and solidifying ZSL’s work through this integrated landscape project in South Sumatra, funded by the David and Lucille Packard Foundation and the UK and Norwegian governments.

The post holder will report directly to ZSL’s Indonesia Country Manager and work closely with the relevant members of the Regional Programme Management Team to meet project objectives, reporting and fundraising requirements. S/he will support the components of this work that directly collaborate with ZSL’s Biodiversity and Oil Palm Project and Business and Biodiversity Programme.

The post holder will work closely with donors, relevant organisation partners, government and private sector partners, as well as the local communities in the project area. The post will be based in Indonesia, with frequent travel within the region.

Main Responsibilities

Project management

Work with the Country Manager to set and adhere to project objectives and annual work plan, as agreed with the Program Manager and field team. This includes the management of project funding pipelines.

Liaise with Deputy Project Director and Project personnel to ensure that agreed work is completed on schedule, according to budget, and in compliance with ZSL’s health and safety procedures and UK/in-country laws and regulations

Oversee the training and management of relevant project staff, including time management and undertaking professional development reviews

Manage project budgets and accounts, and maintain financial records in order to submit accurately monthly reports to the relevant in-country Finance Manager

Manage subcontractors and non-ZSL technical partners, including analysis of cost and performance of partner agreements, tracking of performance and financial reporting to ensure subcontracts are on schedule and deliverables are achieved

Produce monthly technical reports and key performance indicators (KPIs), and technical and financial reports to project donors as required, on schedule, and following agreed review processes

Oversee the recruitment of suitable field team(s) in collaboration with relevant partners, where necessary.

Oversee planned procurement, according to ZSL and donor policies, management, and inventory of equipment, supplies and capital equipment

Stakeholder relationships

Establish and maintain successful working relationships with a variety of government, academic, private (corporate) and NGO partners, including the negotiation of formal agreements that clarify partnership obligations

Support relevant Project Managers in liaising with relevant Government officials to ensure the project meets Government needs and that formal and informal Government support is assured at all stages in project development and implementation

Liaise with academic, conservation and development organisations working in-country and regionally to assess current data availability and gaps and ensure that the work of the project complements and builds on existing initiatives

With the relevant Project Managers, ensure that fieldwork follows a scientifically-sound experimental design (including methods, timeline, budget and suitable study sites) and is approved by the Country Manager and relevant Technical Support

Conduct or oversee field surveys and ensure that all surveys are completed accordingly to budget and workplan, and that data are entered into the electronic database

Ensure that team members collect and analyse data according to the agreed upon protocol and, where possible, seek opportunities to build the capacity of ZSL’s in-country staff data analysis skills

Capacity building

Supervise, train and mentor national staff in their projects; promote teamwork and provide feedback to staff to ensure the proper collection, analysis and publication of data

Promote environmental awareness and best practice among government, industry and the general public where appropriate

Representation and promotion of ZSL

In collaboration with project partners, prepare and submit deliverables required by government and donors

Oversee the dissemination of the project findings in international for a, including scientific papers.

Facilitate capacity-building and information exchange such as social media, blogs (internal and external), as well as updating the ZSL systems

Represent ZSL at relevant national, regional and international conservation policy/planning events in line with project schedule and funding

Participate in the development of ZSL’s conservation strategy and policies, particularly with reference to Production Landscapes and related programmes

Project development

With relevant in-country and regional staff, lead the development of funding proposals, tenders, and work bids for the project as required

Develop new aspects of the project that are in line with ZSL’s long-term strategic aims, and assist in gaining national/regional/international recognition and funding for such proposed work

General

Ensure all activities and procedures follow ZSL policies, particularly with regard to health and safety, finance, human resources, and communications; disseminate ZSL policies to project staff in a timely manner

Ensure that ZSL’s policy for equality of opportunity is adhered to and promoted in all aspects of the post holder’s work

Ensure effective quality control and continuous improvement in all aspects of the work and responsibilities attached to this post

Comply with and promote ZSL’s Health and Safety Policies and Procedures and undertake recommended Health and Safety training

Commit to professional self-development as necessary for the successful performance of the job

Undertake other duties as commensurate with the grade of the post

Building RelationshipsThe job requires continued professional internal and external interaction/ communications, both in person and via phone and email

Mental DemandsThe position will require close attention to detail and therefore concentration on the work in hand – precision and accuracy being vital attributes.

Flexibility

The position will be relatively routine in terms of day-to-day tasks during office hours – however sometimes e.g. during field trips or when a workshop is being organized the next day, some flexibility in working hours may be required.

Expectations of Job Holder

To ensure that the policy for equality of opportunity is adhered to and promoted in all aspects of the post holder’s work.

To ensure effective quality control and continuous improvement in all aspects of the work and responsibilities attached to this post.

Ideally, a Chartered Environmentalist and or membership of professional bodies such as IEEM BPR

D. Other Requirement

This post will require some work in evening and weekends as well as field visits.

Experience working in Indonesia or, minimally, experience working and living overseas is desirable

Ability to converse in Indonesian desirable

Application proceduresPlease submit your application and curriculum vitae in English, relevant experience, past salary history, two referees not later than February 19, 2015, to indonesia@zsl.org, placing the job title in the subject line and label your CV with your name. Only short listed candidates will be notified.